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BOSS Today #59

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e are expecting another year of Compelling’. If you missed out and would
Wchange and evolution, as the political like to hear what he had to say, pop over
landscape is uncertain in both the UK to our website now, where you can watch
and US and we prepare for an election the video here. The Leaders of the Future
year. Our members are mainly reporting a committee will be organising in-person and
more positive outlook so far this year and webinar events throughout 2024 and we’d
we have asked our BOSS special interest love to have record breaking attendances
group members to share with you their – details will be shared via our website
predictions for 2024. We are seeing a and our community of members.
renewed interest in the environment and Our members continue to diversify into
sustainable products for the office, with new areas, and we are pleased to see the
companies finding ways to reduce their BOSS membership also evolving to welcome
negative impact on the planet and finding companies from all areas of professional
ways to reduce carbon whilst addressing business supplies, including office supplies,
their scope 1,2 and 3 targets. systems and services, technology, furniture,
The supply chain is once again cleaning and hygiene, catering, workwear
experiencing challenges with disruption in and corporate clothing, industrial and
the Suez Canal, which is forcing container warehouse supplies.
ships to travel an additional 3,500 miles Entries will soon be invited for the
around the Cape of Good Hope to reach BOSS Awards again. We were delighted to
the UK; this has forced container prices to see a record number of companies enter
rise over 100% and could fuel more price in 2023 and hope that we can encourage DEBBIE NICE
INTERIM CEO,
increases. you to take part in 2024. There are 20 BOSS FEDERATION
Cyber security continues to be a hot Award categories to choose from and both
topic and the Government is backing a the shortlisted entries and the winners
cyber essentials certification to help guide will be showcased in our pre and post
companies on protecting against common event PR. The BOSS Awards Dinner will
common threats. New legislation in 2024 take place on 28th November 2024 at
includes the Public Sector Procurement the Eastside Rooms in Birmingham. We
Act, changes to UK Company Law, have listened to your feedback and have
Flexible and Hybrid Working, Workplace chosen a fabulous new venue in a central
Recycling (Wales) and Extended Producer location. You can expect the usual glitz and
Responsibility reporting. BOSS will glamour on the night and we look forward
continue to lobby the Government on your to recognising exceptional achievements,
behalf and would like to hear your views celebrating the winners, and enjoying
on any areas of concern. great entertainment, delicious food and
The BOSS Leaders of the Future exceptional company!
(LOTF) committee continues to empower Thank you to all the BOSS members for
ambitious individuals by creating a welcoming me into this interim role. Amy
programme of events designed to will be back later in the year. The BOSS
encourage personal development and team really appreciate your interaction
leadership skills. Their 2023 Conference and engagement in our special interest
was held at the Kimpton Hotel and our groups and events. We welcome your
keynote speaker Lee Warren talked about feedback and hope to see you in person
how to be ‘Connected, Confident and at an industry event soon.

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